Fridge-Watching Witch

crayola supplies

Markers
No-Run School Glue
Pointed Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

white paper
string
brown paper grocery bag
plastic drinking straws

Why

This kitchen witch casts yummy spells on hungry Halloweeners. Mount her on your refrigerator for a spooky holiday decoration.

Steps

1. Roll a cone of black construction paper. Glue the seams closed with Crayola® School Glue. Tatter the open end of the cone so it resembles the frayed bottom edge of your Fridge-Watching Witch's skirt.
2. Use Crayola Scissors to cut two strips of black paper for the witch's arms, and glue them near the top of the cone.
3. Use Crayola Markers to draw your witch's face on a long strip of paper. Also draw her hands and feet. Cut them out. Glue her head onto a cardboard cylinder to support the weight of her hat. Glue all parts to the witch's body. Dry.
4. To make a broomstick for your witch, use a straw. Cut thin strips from a recycled brown paper bag for broom straws. Place glue around the bottom of the straw, and tie the brown paper strips to the straw with string.
5. Use more of the brown paper bag to create a grocery bag for your witch to hold. Glue the bag closed at the sides and bottom.
6. Draw your favorite foods on white paper. Cut them out and place them in the witch's shopping bag.
7. Bring both arms together in the front of the witch's body. Glue her hands to each other, so she can ride her broomstick and carry her groceries. Glue the filled grocery bag and the broomstick in place.
8. Tape your witch to the fridge for those hungry Halloween nights. (Optional: glue a magnet to your witch.)

When & Where

"Our Fridge-Watching Witch reminds kids to choose healthy foods."
- Gloris S., recreation center snack-bar worker.

"The girls made Fridge Witches to decorate our food pantry. Volunteers and clients alike got quite a chuckle."
- Holly G., scout leader.

Interesting Info

A traditional German kitchen witch decoration is present in many European kitchens. It is thought to bring good luck to the homes that have it.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.